South Korea stockpiles rice to stabilize market amid 66,000-ton surplus

13 October 2026

South Korea's government has forecast 2026 rice production at roughly 3.46 million tons, with a surplus of about 66,000 tons (1.9% of output). To stabilize the domestic market, authorities plan to stockpile as much of the excess rice as possible rather than let it depress prices.

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